Nursing is the largest single profession in the health care industry today.

Unlike other courses that will require the student to get a degree in 4 years, nurses can graduate and find work after 2 years. These programs area namely an Associate Degree in Nursing or AND as well as the Hospital Diploma.

The current salary range for registered nurses is $22 to $55 per hour.

Registered nurses can work in a variety of settings. These include hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, schools, industrial settings, doctor's offices, home health care and outpatient care centers.

According to the Department of Labor, nursing is a fast growing career that isn't expected to slow down. Around 59 percent of the 2.5 million nursing jobs in the United States are found in hospitals. For a 10-year period ending in 2016, over half a million new nursing jobs are expected to be created.

Registered Nurses treat and educate patients about various medical conditions, and provide support to patients' family members.
Registered Nurses document patients' medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery,
administer treatments and medications, and assist with the planning of patient follow-up and rehabilitation. The Registered Nurse advocates for the patient.